RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Diuretic Renal Scintigraphy Protocol Considerations
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 309
OP 318
DO 10.2967/jnmt.121.263654
VO 50
IS 4
A1 Kevin P. Banks
A1 Mary Beth Farrell
A1 Justin G. Peacock
YR 2022
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/50/4/309.abstract
AB Diuretic renal scintigraphy plays a critical diagnostic role by providing a physiologic means for differentiating between obstructive and nonobstructive hydronephrosis and by assessing the function of the affected kidney. The examination accuracy is highly dependent on and benefits from close attention to the protocol. This article reviews kidney anatomy and physiology, patient preparation, available radiopharmaceuticals, diuretic administration, acquisition, processing, quantification, and interpretation criteria in the United States.